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We offer seniors the Best Gracious Retirement in Johns Creek...

“I enjoy mealtime because they not only serve a wonderful variety of delicious foods, but itis also a time for fellowship with residents. The service is superb and the servers are alwaysfriendly, knowledgeable and courteous. I can’t think of anytime better than mealtime atAshwood Meadows, where outstanding food and friendly socializing come together.” ~ Hank Freedman

“I have lived at Ashwood Meadows since its opening. The managers are unsurpassed. They are concerned, kind, compassionate and interested in my welfare. If there is anything they can do to make my living here comfortable and pleasant, they go out of their way.” ~ Norma Prince

To arrange your complimentary meal and personal tour, please call 770-476-4429

Enjoy Family and Friends in Your Beautiful New Home! Experience the warmth of the gracious retirement lifestyle you deserve. We would love for you to meet our residents and staff and answer any additional questions you may have. 11190 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA

“Ashwood Meadows has been a wonderful experience for me. Everyone has been so kind. I am so lucky to have found such a wonder. I hope to be here for a long time to come. The staff has been so gracious to me.” ~ Roberta Wahl

There comes a time in your life when you would rather spend more time doing the things you enjoy and spend less time worrying about the upkeep of your home.

A growing number of retir-ees prefer the active lifestyle of an independent retirement community such as Ashwood Meadows in Johns Creek.

The time saved by not hav-ing to cook, clean and do yard work is now time well spent on family, friends and hobbies.

Whether it is continuing to do what you love or learn-ing a new leisure activity, you can now have the freedom to pursue your passions without the worry of everyday tasks. Ashwood Meadows supports our resident’s desire for a ful-filling, fun and active lifestyle. Whether it is gardening, paint-ing, dining or dancing, we offer our residents the opportunity for fun.

With hot air balloon excur-sions, day trips to museums

and even thrill-seeking helicop-ter rides, our residents always have the chance to try some-thing new and exciting. If you prefer rolling up your sleeves and working with your hands, we have jewelry making, art classes, a resident chef club and lots of additional hands-on activities.

With free local transporta-tion, scheduled outings and on-site daily activities, our retirees have monthly calen-dars brimming with things to do. As with every excursion and activity, it is up to our residents to get involved in as little or as much as they would like. Not to mention, our caring staff is always open to sugges-tions and feedback for fun new activities, outings and even meal options.

Ashwood Meadows offers studio, one bedroom and two bedroom/two bath suites with no buy-ins or leases. We know that many older adults live on a fixed income, and that’s why

Ashwood operates on a month-to-month rental basis with no hidden costs, expenses, or add-ons. Meals, transporta-tion, weekly housekeeping and all utilities except phone are always included in the flat

monthly rental. Plus, pets are welcome too. Our residents breathe easy knowing their budget will be balanced and easy to manage every month.

Ashwood Meadows is lo-cated at 11190 Medlock Bridge

Road. We invite you to drop in for a personal tour, talk with our residents and enjoy a complimentary meal with us. Please call us at 770-476-4429 to arrange your visit. We look forward to meeting you!

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We’re “Oktoberfesting” at Ivy Hall & St. Ives Memory Care

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ST. IVES MEMORY CARE5835 Medlock Bridge Parkway

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IVY HALL ASSISTED LIVING5690 State Bridge Road Johns Creek, GA 30022

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With Dr. Kiran Sajja

Our eyelids play a vital role in the normal function of our eyes and mainte-nance of clear vision. First, the eyelids are a physical barrier that shields the ocular surface from the dam-aging environment. Second, the motion of the eyelids allow for the even spread of our tears over the surface of our eyes necessary for optimal visual clarity. And finally, the eyelids define the overall aesthetic of the face and convey our emotion and mood.

Eyelid dermato-chalasis or “eyelid bagginess” is related to stretching and thinning of the eyelid skin. This often af-fects both the upper and lower eyelids giving a puffy or wrinkled appearance. At times, the excess skin can rest on or over your eyelashes interfering with your vision. Other common complaints include eyelid redness or itchiness, tearing, or headache. Women often note difficulty applying and maintaining eye make-up, such as mascara, eyeliner or eye shadow. This condition can be signifi-cantly improved with an easy outpa-tient surgical procedure. Your evalu-ation with Dr. Sajja would determine if the procedure is covered by your medical insurance.

In addition, Dr. Sajja has consider-able experience in cosmetic concerns of the eyelids and face employing ad-vanced surgical techniques and facial injectables, such as Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Juvederm® XC, Radiesse®, Belotero®, and Restylane®. Dr. Sajja will perform a detailed evaluation and provide recommendations to allow you to achieve a balanced, youthful and energetic result. Patients often elect to combine functional eyelid correc-tion with cosmetic procedures to help turn back the clock and restore a more

healthy and vibrant appearance.Dr. Sajja has a unique blend of

experience, compassion and artistry that he shares with each and every patient. With the addition of Dr. Sajja, Milan Eye Center will expand the unsurpassed level of care and services provided to the North Atlanta commu-nity.

Milan Eye Center has four conve-nient locations around North Atlanta: Johns Creek, Cumming, Canton, and Buford. Milan Eye Center is a premier ophthalmology practice and is af-filiated with Atlanta’s finest hospitals including Northside Forsyth, Northside Cherokee, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Dr. Sajja is accepting new patients at all Milan Eye Center locations. Please call 678-381-2020 or visit our website at milaneyecenter.com for more information on Dr. Sajja and to schedule your consultation today.

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Ivy Hall Assisted Living and St. Ives Memory Care, part of the Premier Senior Living communities, have been serving seniors in the area for over 15 years. They recently received their assisted living license allowing them to offer even more comprehensive care to their residents. In addition, Ivy Hall now offers in-house therapy (OT/PT/ST) with Aegis Therapies.

There are many choices in the senior living market today but Premier believes their reputation for excellence, quality, attentive service and afford-ability stands above the rest.

Ivy Hall and St. Ives they under-stand that families do not have unlim-ited funds for their parents who are living longer.

To help families preserve their budgets, they include Medication Man-agement and Level One Care in rent. They offer the best care in their class of assisted living for the best price. Unlike their competitors, they do not “nickel and dime” with large entrance fees, miscellaneous charges and even exit fees.

Ivy Hall and St. Ives offer full assis-tance as needed with bathing, dress-ing, and all activities of daily living in lovely and homelike settings. Come by one of the communities today for a personalized tour.

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Retirement living should be excep-tional living. Situated in one of the most desirable spots in Johns Creek, this new 100 apartment community is within close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities, cultural ven-ues, fine shopping and dining. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a one-of-a-kind community offering a luxuri-ous lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term commitment.

“We are changing the way people live,” says Beth Richardson, Executive Director at Arbor Terrace. “Working with strong on-site partners in health-care, including 24 hour nursing staff and on site therapy, we can provide as much or as little care as our residents

need.”Arbor Terrace’s goal is to provide

the residents with comfort, security and peace of mind. This beautiful community has all the amenities you would expect including a fitness center with a variety of exercise and educa-tional offerings as well as a vibrant social calendar. As Judd Harper, President of the Arbor Company points out, “We consider it our priority to help you stay fit and healthy. Our dedicat-ed staff is committed to facilitating our residents’ physical, intellectual and cultural well-being.”

For more information on Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek, please call (770)-999-9577 and visit our website at www.at-johnscreek.com. Tours are available daily.

Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is the new signature in assisted living

Are you having a hard time finding a primary care doctor? According to a recent report by the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, the state ranked 39th in the ratio of doctors per 100,000 population. The doctor short-age continues to limit patients’ access to care and is most critical in primary care. Some doctors have stopped tak-ing new patients altogether. If you do find a doctor that will accept you as a new patient, you may still have to wait if you want to schedule a routine visit. If you are on Medicare or Medicaid you might not be able to find a doctor and may have to visit the emergency room. In which case, you will have to wait and may not see the same doctor again.

There is a solution – the best time to find a new primary care doctor is when a new practice opens. You need to sign up early on, even if it’s for a routine physical. Most insurances pay for a physical once a year without requiring any co-pay. If you sign up early on, the doctor will be familiar with your medical history and it will be easier to get an appointment later on when you have a medical condition. You need to sign up before the doctor stops accepting new patients!

Fortunately, for residents of North Atlanta, signing up with an experi-enced primary care doctor just got easier with the opening of a new clinic in Alpharetta.

Alpha Family Medicine is a primary care clinic that specializes in Family and Geriatric Medicine for all ages –

children, adults and elders. The clinic is centrally located on North Main Street (Highway 9), close to City Hall. Currently, the clinic is accepting new patients. You can walk-in or schedule a same day appointment with the Doc-tor. Or if you cannot make it during office hours, you can schedule an appointment for early mornings late evenings, or weekends.

The clinic is operated by Shyla Reddy, MD and her medical staff. Dr. Reddy has more than 15 years of pri-mary care experience in Family & Ge-riatric Medicine. She is board certified in Family and Geriatric Medicine. She taught/supervised medical students and resident doctors in an university setting. She also obtained a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology from Emory University. To sign up as a new patient or to schedule an ap-pointment, contact 678-619-1974 or visit www.alphafammed.com

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Senior Helpers: Matt Fredenberg, Elizabeth Jackson, Pam Hodgson, Hutch Hodgson

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The expert in Senior Care since 2006

Senior Helpers has been voted Best Home Care for Seniors in Appen›s annual Best of the Best list for 2015 for North Fulton & South Forsyth!!

Whether your loved one needs just a little extra help or around the clock care, Senior Helpers is your Family Owned & Hometown solution.

Question; My wife and I have Long Term Care Insurance.

We want to stay in our home but I can›t take care of her all by myself, does Long Term Care Insurance covers care in our home?

Pam; Yes! All Long Term Care Insurance poli-

cies are different, but all of the policies that I have seen include home care! Give me a call and we can discuss the specifics of your policy and figure out how to help you & your wife.

Q; Help! I live alone in a home in Alpharetta and I get lonely and need some help.

My daughter and her family live in Buckhead and they do the best they can, but I know they are busy and have so much of their own to handle. Can I get a caretaker to come and help me for a few hours every day?

Pam; Yes mam. First of all, I am so proud of you

for being honest with yourself and for

reaching out. The next step is for us to meet and discuss your needs and desires. You will love our pro-fessional and loving caregivers/personal assistants!

Pam Hodgson owns Senior Helpers with her adult chil-

dren, Elizabeth Jackson, Greg Rosin-ski and Matt Fredenberg. Having lived in North Fulton for the past 30 years, Pam has a tremendous heart for help-ing families in need.

Senior Helpers has specially trained Caregivers (Certified Nursing Assis-tants mostly) that can provide care anywhere from one hour a day to live-in and 24/7.

Senior Helpers is Licensed in the State of Georgia and all employees are bonded/licensed and insured and have passed all background checks and screenings

Senior Helpers and Alzheimer and Dementia expert, Teepa Snow, have partnered and developed a specialized Memory Care Certification.

This Senior Gems program is the only program of its kind and is truly making a huge impact on Seniors with Memory issues.

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Giving the gift of great memories(NAPSI)—For birthdays, anniversa-ries, and holidays like Christmas or even Grandparents Day, around the corner on September 13—whatever the gift-giving occasion-the best present is often one that makes loved ones feel more connected, especially when they’re miles apart.

Memories—new and old—are the glue that holds relationships together and are often the most appreciated kind of gifts. When you give someone a movie ticket stub from your first date together or pass down a family heir-loom to your child, those gifts come with greater meaning than the gifts themselves. They demonstrate how much you cherish their presence in your life.

Something as simple as a photo-graph can bring people back in time to a wonderful memory—their wedding or their child’s birth all the way to their graduation. Photos can help people relive the past, but they also help to stay in the present. When loved ones can’t attend notable occasions such as their grandson’s first day of elementary school or their niece’s prom, photos al-low them to feel as if they’re physically there witnessing the events unfold.

Instantly Share Moments That Mat-ter

People can e-mail photos to family and friends one by one, or post images on their social media pages, but what if those photos could appear instantly in the homes or offices of the people you care about most? They can be sur-prised now and then with full albums of photos, either to be reminded of great times you have had together in the past or to get the inside look of an event they couldn’t make.

There’s an ingenious device that can put you in the picture. Wi-Fi cloud-connected photo frames are a fast-growing solution that bridges busy lifestyles, technology divides and even geographies. Called Nixplay, the frame comes with a mobile app for iOS and

Android that anyone can download and use to instantly send photos to their own or friends’ frames, wherever they are in the world. The photo-shar-ing process is now fast and simple, al-lowing grandparents, friends and other loved ones to share memories on the go and stay connected.

Now, loved ones can get the gift of memories from the past and present, as well as the comfort of knowing that they’ll continue to receive precious mo-ments in the future.

Playlists For All OccasionsIt’s also good news for anyone

who has trouble managing a growing collection of photos scattered across different digital devices and online platforms. With Nixplay, you can ac-cess and organize everything in one location, allowing you to pull images to send from places such as Drop-box, Facebook, Instagram, Picasa and Flickr—which is especially important when it comes to loved ones who aren’t social media savvy.

From there, you can create and customize playlists that will take you down memory lane, which you can continue to add on to, and send them to the frames of friends or relatives who live far away. Connect up to 10 frames to one account, and with 10GB of free secure cloud storage, you need never worry about a lost moment again.

The Nixplay Edge 8-inch and 13-inch Wi-Fi Cloud Frames feature a sleek design, stunning high-definition resolution display for crystal-clear photos and videos, and a power-saving Hu-Motion sensor that turns the frame on when you enter the room. They can be set to display the most recent pho-tos first and turn off when you leave. They’re easy to set up, even for the least tech savvy of us.

Learn MoreFor further facts and to view a

video about the device, visit www.nixplay.com.


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